1959 Porsche 356 vs. 1948 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1959 Porsche 356 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 1,776 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Triumph Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Porsche 356 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1948 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 314 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1948 Triumph Roadster (125 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1948 Triumph Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Porsche 356 | 1948 Triumph Roadster | |
Make | Porsche | Triumph |
Model | 356 | Roadster |
Year Released | 1959 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 106 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 838 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2550 mm |